NC State Student Media

NCSU students receive statewide recognition in writing, design and photography

By Jamie Lynn Gilbert | Published: February 21, 2012

N.C. State Student Media’s Agromeck yearbook and Windhover literary and arts magazine were named “Best of Show” by the North Carolina College Media Association at its fifth annual statewide convention Feb. 18 at Winston-Salem State University. Technician and Nubian Message newspapers also received “Best of Show” recognition and the publications received 24 individual honors in writing, design and photography.

The 2011 Agromeck, edited by Susannah Brinkley, dominated the yearbook category. In addition to winning “Best of Show,” Agromeck also earned first and second (and sometimes third) place in each of the award categories. The book has already won numerous Gold Circle and Best of Collegiate Design awards and is up for a Gold Crown from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Read More »

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Agromeck earns Gold Circle awards

By Jamie Lynn Gilbert | Published: February 16, 2012

The Columbia Scholastic Press Association has honored the 2011 Agromeck staff with 13 Gold Circle Awards. In its 29th year, the Gold Circle Awards recognize individual achievement by student writers, editors, designers and photographers.

Close to 5,000 entries were received from college and secondary schools across the country. Judges selected 745 finalists from 42 yearbook and 51 digital media categories. No other North Carolina school received recognition at the college level.

  • Second Place for Informational Graphics Single: Sarah Stadler, “Construction zone”
  • Second Place for Index: Agromeck Staff
  • Third Place for Student Life Feature Writing: Jordan Moore, “Musical goodbyes”
  • Third Place for Sports Feature Writing: Jordan Moore, “A noisy pastime”
  • Third Place for Division Page Design: Susannah Brinkley
  • Third Place for People spread with mug photos multi-page presentation: Susannah Brinkley, “Senior portraits”

This spread on the marching band's last performance earned Gold Circle awards for student life feature writing and feature presentation.

  • Certificate of Merit for Sports Reporting: Tucker Frazier, “Victory”
  • Certificate of Merit for Academic Writing: Susannah Brinkley and Maggie Leftwich, “It’s not easy keeping it green”
  • Certificate of Merit for Personality Profile: Kate Shefte, “Creating a monster”
  • Certificate of Merit for Headline Writing: Kate Shefte, “Creating a monster”
  • Certificate of Merit for Single Image Photo Illustration: Jordan Moore, “Free expression tunnel illustration”
  • Certificate of Merit for Feature Presentation: Stephanie Doss and Jordan Moore, “Musical goodbyes”
  • Certificate of Merit for Opening and Closing Spread Design:  Susannah Brinkley and Sarah Stadler

The 2011 Agromeck was edited by Susannah Brinkley under adviser Bradley Wilson. Other staff included Sports Editor Brent Kitchen, Photo Editor Marisa Akers and Design Editors Kelly McDonough and Sarah Stadler. The book is also a finalist for a Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and has received recognition from College Media Association and Associated Collegiate Press.

For more information:
Agromeck yearbook
Columbia Scholastic Press Association

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Student Media seeks applications for 2012-2013 student leaders

By Jamie Lynn Gilbert | Published: January 18, 2012

Applications are now being accepted for editor-in-chief of Agromeck yearbook, Nubian Message, Technician, Windhover  literary and arts magazine and managers of the business office and WKNC.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • The candidate must have been a member of that media for at least two full semesters.*
  • The candidate must have at least two semesters remaining as an N.C. State University student.*
  • The candidate must have at least a 2.50 cumulative grade point average and must maintain a 2.50 semester and cumulative GPA.
  • The candidate must be a full-time N.C. State University student.
  • The candidate must be free of active disciplinary sanctions, subject to the review of the Office of Student Conduct.
  • The candidate must agree to attend all required training.**
  • For the University regulation for undergraduate student leadership, consult regulation 11.55.6. Read More »
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Agromeck finalist for Crown award

By Jamie Lynn Gilbert | Published: January 13, 2012

Columbia Scholastic Press Association has named the 2011 Agromeck yearbook as a finalist for one of its coveted Crown awards. The 376-page full color book will receive either a Gold or Silver Crown during the Spring National College Media Convention March 18-20 in New York.

Edited by Susannah Brinkley, the book placed third for yearbooks 300 or more pages in the Associated Collegiate Press Best of Show contest in October 2011. Agromeck has earned five Pacemaker national awards and three Gold Crowns since 2004.

Rebel, the arts and literary magazine at East Carolina University, was the only other Collegiate Crown finalist from North Carolina.

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Agromeck Senior Portraits Jan. 17-20

By Jamie Lynn Gilbert | Published: January 12, 2012

The second senior portrait session for the 2012 Agromeck yearbook is Tuesday through Friday, Jan. 17-20. All graduating seniors are invited to take part in this time-honored tradition with a free senior portrait. Not only will you get your portrait IN the book, but you’ll also receive a free copy of Agromeck. Schedule your appointment at ouryear.com using school code 279. Portraits will be taken on the third floor of Witherspoon Student Center. Read More »

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